Nessebar Celebrates Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday with Lazar Girls and a Charity Bazaar

On the occasion of the upcoming most colorful Christian holidays – Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday – Nessebar will once again be announced by the songs and dances of the little Lazar girls from the United Municipal School of Arts. Dressed in beautiful national costumes and decorated with the characteristic colorful wreaths, the girls will recreate the richness of Bulgarian folk traditions with a colorful and festive program.

On both festive days – Saturday and Sunday – the custom of Lazarus Day will be presented on the "Mesambria" and "Julietta Shishmanova" squares. Before that, the little Lazar girls will pass through the streets of Old and New Nessebar, performing traditional songs and dances and calling for health and well-being for the residents and guests of the city.

The Chitalishte "Yana Laskova" will also take part in the Saturday program, which, together with the students of the UMSI, will present the performance "Lazaritsa".

On Sunday, the Lazar girls will observe the centuries-old tradition by performing one of the most beautiful and mystical rituals in Bulgarian folklore – "kumichene".

A charity bazaar will also be organized on "Mesambria" square on the initiative of the Municipal Children's Complex - Nessebar. The funds raised will be directed towards supporting a noble cause.

Nessebar Municipality invites all residents and guests of the city to become part of the festive events and to experience the Bulgarian traditions associated with Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday.

Program for Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday in Nessebar:

• Saturday: Presentation of the Lazarus Day custom on "Mesambria" and "Julietta Shishmanova" squares, participation of Chitalishte "Yana Laskova" with the performance "Lazaritsa".
• Sunday: Performance of the "kumichene" custom.
• Both days: Lazar girls walk the streets of Old and New Nessebar, performing songs and dances.
• On "Mesambria" square: Charity bazaar.